Damage Done

Damage Done

<b>"In the vein of E. Lockhart’s <i>We Were Liars </i>and Gillian Flynn’s <i>Gone Girl</i>, Panitch’s novel delivers a heart-pounding, emotionally charged story." </b>--<i>SLJ</i><b><br /></b><br />22 minutes separate Julia Vann's before and after.<br /><br /> Before: Julia had a twin brother, a boyfriend, and a best friend.<br /><br /> After: She has a new identity, a new hometown, and memories of those twenty-two minutes that refuse to come into focus. At least, that's what she tells the police.<br /><br /> Now that she's Lucy Black, she's able to begin again. And her fresh start has attracted the attention of one of the hottest guys in school, a boy who will do anything to protect her. But when someone much more dangerous also takes notice, Lucy's forced to confront the dark secrets she thought were safely left behind.<br /><br /> One thing is clear: The damage done can never be erased. It's only just beginning. . . .<br /><br />In this deliciously twisted contemporary thriller, family can be a real killer. For fans of <i>We Were Liars </i>and readers who love unique multiple perspectives that leave clues like breadcrumbs until they reach the stunning conclusion.<br /><br /><b>"The closest we're going to get to a YA<i> Gone Girl</i>. . . . I was shocked and delightfully appalled by the twist and what followed. (Just read it; it's disturbingly wonderful, especially for YA.)"</b> --<i>Entertainment Weekly</i><br /><br /><b>"Teen fans of Gillian Flynn and James Patterson will embrace <i>Damage Done</i> and clamor for more." </b>--<i>Booklist</i><br /><br /><b>"Exceedingly clever and surprisingly unsettling, <i>Damage Done</i> is an unforgettable read." </b>--Melissa Marr, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Made for You</i><br /><br />"In her incredible debut novel, Amanda Panitch leaves you on the edge of your seat. <b>Prepare to be stunned. Prepare to be torn apart.</b>" --Roxane Gay, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Bad Feminist</i><br /><br />"<b>A real page-turner.</b> . . . Nothing can prepare readers for its bombshell ending."<br />--<i>New York Daily News</i><br /><br /><b>"A brilliant thriller. Gillian Flynn for the YA set."</b> --Amy Christine Parker, author of <i>Gated</i><br /><br /><b>"If you're a fan of shows like <i>Pretty Little Liars </i>or<i> Revenge</i>, give this book a try." </b>--Bustle.com<br /><br /><br /><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>